How far is Glenville, OH from Cleveland, OH?

The driving distance from Glenville, OH to Cleveland, OH is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.18 mi
00h 11m
Flight
4.67 mi
7.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.67 mi
Kilometers
7.51 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.18 mi
Kilometers
9.95 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cleveland
Sat, Nov 7, 2:47 AM EST
Return by in Glenville
Sat, Nov 7, 2:59 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenville
2026-11-07T02:35
Arrive Cleveland
Sat, Nov 7, 2:47 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glenville
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bratenahl
OH

Town

From Glenville
3.2 mi
00h 05m
To Cleveland
3 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Glenville and Cleveland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glenville and Cleveland.

  1. 1

    Start on Yale Avenue

    2652 ft · 2 min · Yale Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Clair Avenue

    157 m · 20 sec · Saint Clair Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Boulevard

    57 m · 9 sec · East Boulevard

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on East Boulevard

    688 ft · 30 sec · East Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1486 ft · 38 sec · Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard

    110 m · 9 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90, SR 2 West: Downtown

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lakeland Freeway

    2882 ft · 41 sec · Lakeland Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward West 3rd Street

    973 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on West 3rd Street

    583 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    918 ft · 33 sec · West 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Lakeside Avenue

    580 ft · 20 sec · West Lakeside Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ontario Street

    1154 ft · 38 sec · Ontario Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rockwell Avenue

    77 m · 9 sec · Rockwell Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Frankfort Avenue

    57 m · 6 sec · Frankfort Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Frankfort Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenville and Cleveland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
290.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
3.48 mi · 56%
Lakeland Freeway
0.55 mi · 9%
Yale Avenue
0.5 mi · 8%
West 3rd Street
0.47 mi · 8%
I 90
0.32 mi · 5%
Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.28 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

1.88 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
4.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bratenahl
00h 05m from Glenville
Leave By
8:06 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Glenville and Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Glenville to Cleveland?

The road trip is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bratenahl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Glenville and 3 miles from Cleveland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.88 one way or $1.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Glenville and Rain Showers near Cleveland.

Stop Ideas Near Bratenahl

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bratenahl and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cleveland City Hall
Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

Cleveland City Hall

Cleveland , OH
601 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114
Rating 3.6/5 63 reviews City Hall,Tourist attraction
Parma City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Parma City Hall

Cleveland , OH
6611 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129
Rating 3.4/5 27 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bratenahl.

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

7 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Elyria

44 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Alliance

82 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

92 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glenville and Cleveland. Straight-line distance: 4.67 mi (7.51 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Glenville

Located in Cuyahoga County at an elevation of approximately 623 feet, this community is situated on the east side of Cleveland along the Lake Erie plain.

Population0
Coordinates41.5333800, -81.6173500
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Cleveland

#2 Cleveland

The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population378,589
Coordinates41.4995000, -81.6954100
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Yale Avenue (-81.61735, 41.53338)
End: (-81.69551, 41.499606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.83 L · about $0.88
Round trip
$1.75
0.44 gal · 1.66 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $0.88 $1.75
Mid-grade $4.56 $1.00 $2.01
Premium $5.10 $1.12 $2.24
Diesel $6.39 $1.41 $2.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Glenville and Cleveland. The current time is 02:35:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.